Last updated on 5 January 2026 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
Pregnancy Massage is a healthy option for promoting wellness and reducing stress during pregnancy. There are also a few other benefits of a pregnancy massage. Massage helps in relieving discomforts the mother-to-be experiences during pregnancy like edema, headaches, leg cramps, stiff neck and backaches.
These massages support the expectant mothers’ needs, all the while ensuring the safety of the mother. It has been proven to reduce the swelling in different parts of the body. It has also proven to reduce the anxiety and stress levels as it helps in calming the mind and releasing built-up stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.
Pregnant women with low risk and normal pregnancies can take advantage of different massage methods offered by clinics and hospitals. A high-risk pregnancy can also be aided through massage therapies, but it is best to consult a doctor first before starting massage therapy.
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy massages are focused on relieving everyday symptoms of pregnancy. It is best to discuss the symptoms the pregnant woman is experiencing so that the therapist focuses on those specific parts to eliminate them. Here are a few of the many benefits of pregnancy massages:
- Pregnancy massage can ease headaches by focusing on the shoulders, neck and head. Additionally, the optimal stress relief level maintained through the massage decreases the chance of experiencing tension headaches or migraines by relaxing muscle spasms and trigger points.
- Carrying the baby’s weight creates muscle tension that can be relieved by enhancing the flow of blood to the afflicted areas. Through this, nutrient-rich oxygen is provided, and it also enhances the lymphatic fluid flow, which flushes away the metabolic waste and toxins.
- Edema/swelling, leg cramps, backaches and fatigue are relieved with the help of massages during pregnancy.
- The typical pains and aches of pregnancy are reduced with serotonin release, which is a natural healing chemical of the body and is stimulated through a massage.
Pregnancy massage will enable a pregnant woman to sleep peacefully at night during and even after pregnancy. Through regular massage, discomfort and anxiety are decreased, and relaxation is increased. This improves the sleeping pattern of the expectant mother. Additionally, the dopamine, endorphins and serotonin released due to massages offer additional help in the overall well-being of a pregnant woman.
